Costa’s Shutdown Freezes College Aid for Central Valley Families

October 15, 2025

Day 15, and counting, of Jim Costa’s shutdown. Out of touch Democrat Costa’s shutdown has frozen financial aid processing, leaving millions of students and parents in limbo. FAFSA applications are stalled, federal work-study jobs are unpaid, and families are uncertain about tuition bills.

Democrat Jim Costa promised to fight for education, but delivered nothing but headaches and red tape. Families trying to plan for college are paying for Costa’s political games.” – NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez